Item 6ACITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
MEMORANDUM
June 7, 2011
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Chris Tribble, Director of Community Services
Subject: Ordinance No. 1002, 2n Reading, Bob Jones Nature Center and
Preserve Master Plan, a component of the Southlake 2030 Parks,
Recreation and Open Space Plan. PUBLIC HEARING
Action
Requested: City Council approval of Ordinance No. 1002, 2n Reading, adopting the
proposed Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve Master Plan, a
component of the Southlake 2030 Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Plan.
Background
Information: Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve Master Plan has been the result
of work between the City, its consultants Studio Outside, the Bob Jones
Nature Center Organization, and stakeholders within the community. It
has been a six (6) month long process in which a needs assessment and
a number of public meetings have occurred to allow for as much citizen
input into the development of the plan as possible. The Plan was
developed with the following criteria in mind:
• Establish a detailed background for the planning area,
• Identify current constraints and issues,
• Identify features, resources and areas to be protected or
improved,
• List recommendations for future programming, buildings, trails,
and conservation of the area.
The Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve Master Plan is a supplement
to the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan which is a key
component of the Southlake 2030 Plan, the City's comprehensive plan.
As such, it is critical that a relationship between the Southlake 2030 Plan
and the various plan elements be established.
Financial
Considerations: There are no financial considerations resulting from this request except
customary fees for publication notice of public hearing.
Strategic Link: The Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve Master Plan relates to all
focus areas of the strategy map.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: The following Bob Jones Nature Center Master Plan meetings were open
to the public:
February 10, 2011 Discovery Workshop (Stakeholders)
February 10, 2011 Discovery Workshop (Public Input)
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
City Council Meeting Date — June 21, 2011
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March 2, 2011
March 10, 2011
Special BJNC Board Work Session
Discovery Workshop Follow -up (Stakeholders &
Public)
April 6, 2011
Special BJNC Board Meeting (Draft Plan Review)
April 11, 2011 Joint Work Session of City Council, P &Z
Commission, Parks Board, Southlake Parks
Development Corporation and the Southlake 2030
Parks, Recreation and Open Space Committee.
April 25, 2011 City -Wide SPIN Meeting (Draft Plan
Presentation /Feedback)
May 4, 2011 Special Bob Jones Nature Center Organization
Meeting. The BJNC Organization unanimously
recommended adoption.
May 9, 2011 Joint Meeting of SPDC, Parks Board, and the 2030
Parks, Recreation and Open Space Committee
Meeting. The Parks Board recommended adoption
(8 -0); SPDC recommended adoption (6 -0); and the
Southlake 2030 Parks, Recreation and Open
Space Committee recommended adoption (14 -0).
May 19, 2011 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting (Public
Hearing) P &Z Commission reviewed and
recommended adoption (4 -0).
June 7, 2011
June 21, 2011
City Council Meeting (1S Reading), approved (7 -0).
City Council Meeting (2n Reading)
Legal Review: Not applicable.
Alternatives: Alternatives include:
• Approve Ordinance No. 1002, adopting the BJNCP Master Plan
as presented
• Approve Ordinance No. 1002, adopting the BJNCP Master Plan
with modifications as desired
• Decision not to approve Ordinance No. 1002, adopting the
BJNCP Master Plan
Attachments: (A) SPIN Meeting Report
(B) Ordinance No. 1002, Adoption of the Bob Jones Nature Center &
Preserve Master Plan
(C) Southlake 2030 Bob Jones Nature Center Master Plan
SPIN MEETING REPORT
PROJECT NAME: Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve Master Plan
SPIN DISTRICTS: SPIN # 1 & 2
MEETING DATE: April 25, 2011
MEETING LOCATION: 1400 MAIN STREET, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
MEETING ROOMS 3A & 3B
TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Fifteen (15)
• SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: David Alexander (SPIN #2)
• APPLICANT PRESENTING: Brian Halsell, Mike Fraze and Andrew Duggan with
Studio Outside
• STAFF PRESENT: Chris Tribble, Director of Community Services, Kari Happold,
Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation, Kerry McGeath, Deputy Director of Library
Services, Candice Sanders, Assistant to the Director of Community Services and
Daniel Cortez, Planner I
STAFF CONTACT: Daniel Cortez — (817) 748 -8070 dcortez(a�ci. south lake. tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Studio Outside consultants presented the draft Master Plan for the Bob Jones Nature
Center. The intent of the meeting was to gather further citizen input on the draft plan by
utilizing the SPIN meeting to open the discussion to a broader audience. The major issues
presented by residents that attended are indicated in the report below, but involve traffic,
placement of buildings and the disturbance of sensitive lands.
Questions and concerns were addressed by representatives from Studio Outside and City
Staff, and several revisions on the plan were generated as a result from discussions in this
pubic forum.
Situation
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of Dove Road
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The Bob Jones Nature Center strives to become an anchor of environmental education
within the city and on the larger Lake Grapevine system of nature based experiences. A true
asset to the city, the BNJC is a natural resource that is destined to further evolve into a
distinct landmark within the Southlake community. As such, the City and the Bob Jones
Nature Center contracted with Studio Outside to develop the Bob Jones Nature Center and
Preserve Master Plan. The purpose of this plan is to identify an expanded strategy of
programs, facilities and visitor experiences.
QUESTIONS /CONCERNS
I noticed that on the final plan, there are still overnight accommodations. Is this still going
to happen?
o Certain uses such as maybe a boy scouts group may utilize the facility but it wasn't
the intention to have the site as a campground of any nature. The utilization of the
facility will really be dependent on what the City determines to use it for.
You mentioned how sensitive some areas are in the preserve, are there any specific
areas that may be impacted adversely by the plan or facilities in the preserve?
o What we do when we develop the plan is actually try to reduce the number of trails
going through the preserve in order to leave sensitive areas untouched. We like to
locate any facilities or paths in places that are not sensitive or there is existing paths.
• On the entrance off of White Chapel, how will it be landscaped and what about the
parking?
o Our vision is to have the natural reach of the park to extend out to the entrance to
give it at least a more natural feel with the native plants. As for parking, I would
hope to have at least the number of spaces as the Nature Center currently has but
have a location where the parking lot can be expanded if necessary. The goal is to
not expand and use more than necessary. Also, there is the possibility to include the
existing sports field parking with a shuttle service for larger events if necessary.
• What type of roads and parking lot materials will be used for the surface?
o Our goal is to have it be permeable surfacing so there is as little impact as possible
but there are many options the City may consider.
• What about locating the only historical building still in Southlake, the Carroll School?
o That idea was looked into but was not really labeled on the plan. The intent is to
have the center be as multi - functional as possible and that may be an option but the
question might be on how to integrate the school to the center.
• What would probably go in first according to this plan?
o With these types of large scale projects, phasing of the project is what's done as
funding is available. But with the existing conditions, I think the area around the
nature center with trails may be a good starting point.
• I'm concerned about the location of the boardwalk.
o In all these areas where amenities are being considered, flooding was looked at so
that the park does not become unsafe or possibly damage any structures. The
materials used as well are very important in assuring the preserves features have
longevity.
GENERAL CONCERNS
• Materials used
• Amenity locations
• Timing of construction
• Sensitive land disturbance
• Traffic and dust from visitors
• Signage
ORDINANCE NO. 1002
ORDINANCE NO. 1002, OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE BOB JONES NATURE
CENTER AND PRESERVE MASTER PLAN, A COMPONENT OF THE
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN AND SOUTHLAKE
2030 PLAN, THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN; AND TO
INCLUDE A PERIODIC REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF ANY
AMENDMENTS AS PRESCRIBED IN THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL
BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR
VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, A Home Rule Charter of the City of Southlake, Texas, was approved
by the voters in a duly called Charter election on April 4, 1987 pursuant to Article XI,
Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it advisable and necessary to adopt a Bob
Jones Nature Center and Preserve Master Plan to serve as a blueprint for future
development of the nature center and preserve; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the Bob Jones Nature Center and
Preserve Master Plan is an element of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan and
will be incorporated into the Southlake 2030 Plan, the City's Comprehensive Master
Plan;
WHEREAS, the City Council has deemed that the recommendations herein
reflect the community's desires for the future development of the City's nature center
and preserve,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. All of the findings in the preamble are found to be true and correct
and the City Council hereby incorporates said findings into the body of this ordinance as
if copied in its entirety.
Section 2. Exhibit A — Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve Master Plan is
hereby adopted as a supplement to the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan
which is a component of the Southlake 2030 Plan, the City's Comprehensive Master
Plan.
Section 3. The different elements of the City's Comprehensive Master Plan, as
adopted and amended by the City Council from time to time, shall be kept on file in the
office of the City Secretary of the City of Southlake, along with a copy of the ordinance
and minute order of the Council so adopting or approving the same. Any existing
element of the City's Comprehensive Master Plan which has been heretofore adopted
by the City Council shall remain in full force until amended by the City Council as
provided herein.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of
the City of Southlake, Texas, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct
conflict with the provisions of such ordinances, in which event the conflicting provisions
of such ordinances are hereby repealed.
Section 5. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the
phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance are severable,
and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this ordinance shall be
declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases,
clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance, since the same would
have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any
such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section.
Section 6. Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits,
neglects, or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the
provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00)
for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a
separate offense.
Section 7. All rights and remedies of the City of Southlake are expressly saved
as to any and all violations of the provisions of Ordinance No. 1002 or any other
ordinances affecting city parks which have accrued at the time of the effective date of
this ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil
and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be
affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts.
Section 8. The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby directed to
publish the proposed ordinance or its caption and penalty together with a notice setting
out the time and place for a public hearing thereon at least ten (10) days before the
second reading of this ordinance, and if this ordinance provides the imposition of any
penalty, fine or forfeiture for any violation of any of its provisions, then the City Secretary
shall additionally publish this ordinance or its caption and penalty in the official City
newspaper one time within ten days after passage of this ordinance, as required by
Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City of Southlake.
Section 9. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and publication as required by law, and is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THIS 7 DAY OF
JUNE , 2011.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Alicia Richardson, TRMC
CITY SECRETARY
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE SECOND READING ON THIS DAY
OF , 2011.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Alicia Richardson, TRMC
CITY SECRETARY
EFFECTIVE:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
City Attorney